Watch out for these: Deplorable scam emails fake fundraising for Ukraine – BBC News If you want to help the victims in Ukraine then go directly through a reputable charity website.
The most feared Russian cyber attacks. What should be your first two steps in defending against them if they spread to you?
Included on this list from the BBC is the WannaCry ransomware, that hit the NHS in 2017 – so we all know how much chaos that can spread. Since 2017 the sophistication of the cyber criminal gangs and the malware they are using has increased. The three Russian cyber-attacks the …
Tampering with open source software
Recently the security of open source software has been questioned, particularly with respect to Linux vulnerabilities that have a huge impact due to Linux’s use as internet infrastructure. When volunteer coders are keeping the software secure – who takes responsibility. Steps have started to be taken to increase the security …
All sides of the new cyber war – remember this can spread to you
You read the articles and make your own mind up. Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin – BBC News Leaked ransomware documents show Conti helping Putin from the shadows | Ars Technica ‘We are unstoppable’: How a team of Polish programmers built a digital tool to evade Russian …
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The power of Big Tech examined
Here is today’s coffee time article by April Glaser, Joan Donovan and Jenna Ruddock at The Guardian. It is from last week but I thought it was worth highlighting as the power that these mega-companies wield far exceeds most elected (and unelected) governments. How Silicon Valley’s Russia crackdown proves its …
